Norwegian Crew Member Murdered in Roatan; Port Calls Cancelled

posted April 8, 2014

A Norwegian Cruise Line crew member was shot and killed during an
attempted robbery in
Roatan, Honduras on Sunday, April 6. An announcement on Norwegian's
Facebook page states, "In an abundance of caution for our guests and crew,
we have cancelled calls to Roatan this week for
Norwegian Dawn and
Norwegian Jewel. Our thoughts and
prayers are with the family and friends of the crew member."
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Norwegian Pearl sails various itineraries throughout the year including
the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada and New England, and Alaska.

New for 2017/2018, Norwegian Pearl will sail seven-, eight- and nine-day
Western Caribbean cruises from
New Orleans, from
October 22, 2017 to April 1, 2018. Her ports of call from the Crescent City
will include Cozumel,
Mexico; Roatán,
Bay Islands, Honduras;
Harvest Caye, Belize; and
Costa Maya, Mexico, with
varying ports for longer itineraries that can include
George Town, Grand Cayman
and Santo Tomas
de Castilla, Guatemala.

Aqua Kid's Club

Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel Class ships. She
was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Norwegian Jade
(originally Pride of Hawaii) in 2006. She was followed by
Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar
exterior and interior design.

Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Libra
Class ships; the Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and
the Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. Amenities include:
a bowling alley (cruise industry first); rock climbing wall; 3 swimming
pools (one with waterslide); 14 bars and lounges; 10 unique restaurants;
Splashdown Kid's Club, and Club Underground for teens.

Two 4,390 square foot Garden Villas - Three separate bedrooms, private
garden with hot tub, and access to a private courtyard with pool.

Stateroom sizes

Inside

128

Sq. ft.

Outside

150-161

Sq. ft.

Balcony

205

Sq. ft. w/veranda

Mini-Suite

272-285

Sq. ft. w/veranda

Suite

365-578

Sq. ft. w/veranda

Haven Suites

4,452

Sq. ft. w/veranda

Interior

Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and
separate bathroom and shower. Access to room service is included. Family
Inside Staterooms have a separate bathroom and two pull-down beds to fit
four guests.

Ocean View

Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional
bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Rooms are equipped with a
picture window or a porthole. Some may have an obstructed ocean view.

Balcony

These staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and
a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Includes a sitting area,
floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. The
room comes with a separate bathroom. A family balcony includes additional
bedding for two more or a sofa bed. Family balcony have curved walls and
separated shower and vanity sink.

Mini-suite

Mini-Suites sleep up to four guests, with two lower beds that convert into a
queen-size bed as well as a sitting area, private balcony, luxury bath with
shower and additional bedding to sleep two additional guests. Family
Mini-Suites may come with an upper bed and sofa bed.

Suite

All suites and penthouses include a luxury bath with shower, a balcony,
butler and concierge service. Family suites sleep up to six guests with a
queen-size bed that converts to two lower beds, a sofa bed and additional
bedding to sleep two more. There is a living and dining area. Penthouse
suites sleep up to 3-4 guests with a separate bedroom, living, and dining
area.

The Haven

All Haven penthouses and family villas include a luxury bath with shower, a
balcony, butler and concierge service. There is a living and dining area.
Guests in the Haven receive exclusive access to the Courtyard, Concierge
Lounge, and private restaurant and bar. Family Villas include two bedrooms
and accommodate up to six people. The Owner’s Suite has floor-to-ceiling
windows, a bedroom with a king-size bed, and a whirlpool tub. The
three-bedroom garden villa sleep up to eight and each bedroom has a king or
queen size bed and luxury bath. The villa has a private garden with hot tub.

Java Café

Lotus Garden Restaurant

Cagney's Steakhouse ($)

Select from choice cuts of Black Angus perfectly prepared like
traditional T-bone or tender Prime Rib. Or, order our made-from-scratch
jumbo crab cakes and a side of truffle fries. $30.00 per adult, $15 per
child.

Moderno Churrascaria ($)

Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured
meats, ceviche and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious
skewers of slow-roasted meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken – all
carved tableside by our Pasadores. $20 for adults, $10 for children.

Mama's Italian Kitchen ($)

Enjoy pasta with a choice of seven savory sauces in a casual
atmosphere. There are also crispy fresh salads, pizza, authentic Italian
desserts, a fine wine list and espresso drinks to top off the meal. $15
per guest.

Le Bistro Restaurant ($)

Serving modern French gourmet fare surrounded by the art of Monet and
Renoir . $20.00 per adult guest, $10 for children.

Teppanyaki ($)

Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and
grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your
eyes. $25 for adults, $12.50 for children

Sky High Bar and Grill

Enjoy your grilled favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers and
bratwurst at the casual Sky High Bar.

24/7 Pizzeria

Pizza Delivery Service 24 hours a day.
Delivered directly to your table, your stateroom, or your
favorite bar or lounge. Just ask your server or call room
service to place your order.

Ultimate Dining Package ($)

On three to six day voyages, guests can dine anywhere throughout
their cruise at a set price of $59 per person; for seven-day
voyages, the package is $119 per person; $149 per person on eight to
10 day cruises; $199 per person for cruises of 10 to 15 days; $259
per person during cruises of 16 days to 25 days; $299 per person
during cruises of 26 days to 35 days and $349 per person during
cruises of 36 days to 45 days.

Stardust Theater

Spinnaker Lounge

Spinnaker Lounge offers great daytime views and dancing at night.

Pearl Club Casino

Slots, cards, roulette and more.

Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club

Bliss features NCL's signature bowling alley at sea as part of this
all-day entertainment and nightclub complex with the feel of a decadent Las
Vegas nightclub. In the evening, Bliss transforms into a hip, high-energy
ultra lounge with plasma screens displaying music videos, shadow dancers
entertaining the crowd and non-stop music. A dance floor, private VIP areas
and mood-lit bowling complete this totally unique seagoing experience.

Star Bar

Themed around a gangster called Cagney who lived through and during the
roaring 20's in America.

Maltings

Beer and whiskey bar with a backdrop reflecting beer.

Shakers

Art Deco inspired with a large screen behind the bar depicting James Bond
inspired graphic silhouettes of funky images from the 60's & 70's.